Harry Kane set to make Tottenham ‘return’ once England’s Euro 2024 campaign ends
Harry Kane is set to return to Tottenham Hotspur this summer after England’s Euro 2024 campaign.
Currently, Kane is away with the Three Lions as they look to clinch Euro 2024 glory in Germany.
England advanced as Group C winners after Tuesday night’s 0-0 draw against Slovenia.
It is likely that Gareth Southgate’s team will take on the Netherlands in the round of 16, which will be played in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday evening.
Kane left Spurs last summer to join Bayern Munich in a deal worth a reported fee of £86.4 million.
However, he is set to make a swift return to North London as Bayern are set to take on Spurs in the Visit Malta Cup at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in August.
On Wednesday afternoon, it was confirmed that the match will be shown live on TNT Sports, who wrote on social media: “Their all-time leading scorer returns. Watch Harry Kane’s return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 10 August LIVE on TNT Sports and Discovery Plus UK.”
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Announcing the fixture back in March, a statement from Spurs read: “Our Men’s First Team will face six-time European champions FC Bayern in the Visit Malta Cup at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday 10 August, 5.30pm kick-off.
This mouth-watering curtain-raiser to the new season takes on extra significance, with the Club’s all-time leading goalscorer, Harry Kane, and long-serving defender Eric Dier having recently joined the Bundesliga champions.
“This will be a 12th meeting with Bayern in our history and only the fourth to have taken place on home soil. We memorably overcame the German giants on our way to UEFA Cup success 40 years ago and last met in the UEFA Champions League during the 2019/20 season.”
Ange Postecoglou leaves ITV pundits in stitches after making a jibe at Arsenal’s interest in Benjamin Sesko – with striker snubbing move away to stay at RB Leipzig
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou made a sly dig at Arsenal’s interest in RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko after he decided to snub a move to stay in Germany.
Postecoglou, guesting on ITV’s punditry panel for England’s dire 0-0 draw with Slovenia last night, left Gary Neville and Roy Keane in stitches with his comment.
Sesko, who started up front for the Three Lions’ opponents, had been on Mikel Arteta’s shortlist but opted to commit his future to Leipzig by signing a new deal.
It is believed the frontman, also a target for Chelsea and Manchester United this summer, had a £55million release clause written into his old contract.
Postecoglou believes Sesko was correct to spurn interest from the Premier League – though his colleagues joked his comment was a jibe at Spurs’ fierce rivals.
‘I think a big club would have looked at him this year, and it’s a smart move for him to stay there for another year,’ Postecoglou said. ‘I think there’s still some development in him, but really good attributes for a striker position, for sure.’
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Anchor Mark Pougatch then asked: ‘Is that the Tottenham manager saying it’s a smart move not to go to Arsenal?’ with Postecoglou replying: ‘No comment.’
His response saw Gary Neville, Ian Wright and Roy Keane burst out with laughter.
Slovenia finished in third place in Group C at Euro 2024, agonisingly losing out on second to Denmark on disciplinary points after an assistant coach was booked.
As a result, Sesko and his team-mates face a nervy wait to discover if they will progress to the last-16 as one of the best-performing third-placed teams.
Sesko had previously explained his decision to sign fresh terms with Leipzig, saying: ‘I had a good first year at RB Leipzig and am incredibly happy to be here.
Sesko started up front for Slovenia in their drab goalless draw with England at Euro 2024
Postecoglou (second from left) believes the ace was right to opt against joining Arsenal
Postecoglou (second from left) believes the ace was right to opt against joining Arsenal
‘Team, club, city, fans – the overall package is simply outstanding for me. The early contract extension was therefore the logical next step for me.
‘Even though I didn’t play or score as much in the first half of the season, this phase was very important for me and my development
‘I feel a lot of trust and appreciation throughout the club and that is crucial for being able to perform to my full potential. In the second half of the season in particular, I was able to give something back with my goals.
‘We have a team with great potential and a balanced mix of young and experienced players. I’m really looking forward to taking the next steps with this team.
‘We’ve already achieved a lot in my first season and often shown what quality and outstanding football we can bring to the pitch.
‘But there’s still a lot more to be done and that’s now our common goal.’
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